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WITandWISDOM(tm) - February 24, 2003 ISSN 1538-8794 ~~~~~~~ THOUGHTS: In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. - Thomas Jefferson Source: Caring Quotes: A Compendium of Caring Thought, Published by Caring Inst (Nov 1, 1994) ISBN: 1886450013, http://isbn.nu/1886450013 Submitted by Gary Thietten ~~~~~~~ SPECIAL THOUGHTS: Things You Can Learn from a Dog . . . When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy. Let others know when they've invaded your territory. Take naps. Stretch before rising. Run, romp, and play daily. Thrive on attention and let people touch you. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do. On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass. On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree. When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body. No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout . . . run right back and make friends. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough. Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently. Source: Quotes of the Day, mailto:rheamo@centurytel.net?subject=Subscribe_Quotes_of_the_Day ~~~~~~~ THIS & THAT: The Fathers of 1900 and the Fathers of Today In 1900, if a father put a roof over his family's head, he was a success. Today, it takes a roof, deck, pool, and 4-car garage. And that's just the vacation home. In 1900, a father waited for the doctor to tell him when the baby arrived. Today, a father must wear a smock, know how to breathe, and make sure film is in the video camera. In 1900, fathers passed on clothing to their sons. Today, kids wouldn't touch Dad's clothes if they were sliding naked down an icicle. In 1900, fathers could count on children to join the family business. Today, fathers pray their kids will soon come home from college long enough to teach them how to work the computer and set the VCR. In 1900, a father came home from work to find his wife and children at the supper table. Today, a father comes home to a note: "Jimmy's at baseball, Cindy's at gymnastics, I'm at gym, Pizza in fridge." Source: Colorado Comments, http://coloradocomments.com/ ~~~~~~~ KEEP SMILING: Weary of constantly picking clothes up from the floor of her son's room, a mother finally laid down the law: each item of clothing she had to pick up would cost her son 25 cents. By the end of the week, he owed her $1.50. She received the money promptly, along with a 50 cent tip and a note that read, "Thanks, Mom -- Keep up the good work!" Source: Colorado Comments, http://coloradocomments.com/ ~~~~~~~ TRIVIA: See how various cars and trucks stand up to crash tests. http://www.crashtest.com/default.htm Source: The Pocket Newsletter, http://www.thepocket.com |